SBC Sheriff Investigators
Arrest Norwalk Man
Involved in Striking & Shooting Deputy
Saturday, November
20, 2021, at approximately 1:04 A.M., San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputies were requested to respond to Circle K in the
8100 block of I Avenue in Hesperia, California. The caller reported that a male subject
driving a vehicle through the parking lot of the business, was causing a
disturbance.
Upon arrival, the Deputies
conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle driven by the subject, later identified
as Anthony John Vasquez. Vasquez refused to cooperate and comply with the Sheriff
Deputy’s commands.
Vasquez accelerated
his vehicle in reverse, toward one of the deputies, and struck another deputy
before he collided with a parked SBCS Deputy’s patrol unit. A deputy
involved shooting ensued. Vasquez was not struck during the incident and fled
from deputies in his vehicle. Vasquez stopped his vehicle a short distance from
the scene and surrendered to the deputies. The deputy struck by Vasquez’
vehicle was treated for his injuries at a local hospital and released. No other
injuries were sustained.
Anyone with
information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact San Bernardino County
Sheriff Robert Ripley,
Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain
anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
